Join us for the release of the
2026 State of the Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Industry Report at the ANA Virtual Summit
Sign up for two days of data deep dives, expert panels, and conversations shaping what’s next in the adult non-alcoholic (ANA) beverage category.
Presented by the Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association (ANBA)
Registration for the Virtual Summit is Free and Includes:
First Access to the Industry Report
The 2026 State of the Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Industry Report, sent free to every registrant at the end of Day 1.
Two Days of Expert Sessions
Data deep dives, expert panels, and live networking with brands, buyers, and industry leaders, streamed free on LinkedIn Live.
What’s Inside the 2026 ANA State of the Industry Report
Built on the Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association’s brand survey combined with leading industry data, the inaugural Industry Report takes on the questions shaping the ANA category. It’s free for every registrant, with no paywall.
Sales Channels
Where are ANA brands selling today, across grocery, natural and specialty, on-premise, and direct-to-consumer?
Market Performance
How are ANA sales trending in retail stores and in bars and restaurants?
Brand Performance
How are ANA brands growing, and how are they pricing their products?
Customers
Who do ANA brands say their customers are?
Operations
How are ANA brands producing their products?
Marketing
Where are ANA brands investing in marketing?
Outlook
What are ANA founders planning for the year ahead?
ANA Virtual Summit Programming
Live sessions from 12 to 3 PM Eastern, with one LinkedIn Live networking break each day.
Toggle between tabs to see sessions for each day.
Anchored by the launch of the Report, with sessions that dig into its findings.
The first look at the Industry Report, with the headline findings on where the ANA category stands and where it’s headed.
What the data shows about how ANA is selling on store shelves, and what buyers want to see from brands next.
What the data shows about how ANA is performing in bars and restaurants, and where the growth opportunities are.
A look at the people buying ANA: who they are, why they buy, and what they want next.
Where the category is headed, and what brands, buyers, and investors should be preparing for now. Closes with Day 1 remarks and a preview of Day 2.
For buyers, industry professionals, brands, and the broader adult beverage ecosystem.
Kicking off a day of conversations with the people building the category.
Founders share what it actually took to build their brands, including what worked, what didn’t, and what they’d do differently.
Buyers and brands on what earns and keeps shelf space in a fast-growing category.
Practical strategies for building an ANA program your guests will order again.
The production, formulation, and technology advances that are raising the bar for what ANA can taste like.
How brands, buyers, and partners can work together to grow ANA, and what comes after the Summit.
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Register Free for Both Days and Get Access to the Industry Report
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Who Should Attend the Summit
If you make it, sell it, serve it, fund it, or cover it, the ANA Virtual Summit is for you. Brands, buyers, distributors, investors, and media will gather in one virtual room.
Beverage brand founders and operators
Benchmark your brand’s performance, channels, and marketing against the rest of the category.
Distributors, retailers, and on-premise buyers
See which channels are growing and what’s driving ANA sales before your next category review.
Investors and capital providers
Get a data-backed read on brand performance and where founders plan to invest next.
Hospitality and foodservice professionals
Learn how bars, restaurants, and hotels are building ANA programs guests order again.
Trade associations and industry groups
Understand the category your members are entering, from the brands building it.
Media and analysts
Get the first industry-wide data on ANA brands, live on Day 1, and ask questions of the people driving the category's growth.
Our Sponsors
The State of the ANA Industry Report and ANA Virtual Summit is made possible by companies backing the growth of the category.
Presenting Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor
Solos
Solos is a leading technology partner for No/Low beverages, helping producers create premium alcohol-free products without compromising taste, aroma, or identity. By combining advanced dealcoholization technology with patented aroma recovery, Solos preserves the original beverage’s sensory profile. From wine and beer to spirits and ready-to-drink beverages, Solos supports brands in developing and scaling high-quality No/Low products. With tailored product development and flexible solutions, including white-label options, Solos helps brands bring innovative products to market.
Category Sponsors
Mother Murphy’s Flavors
Mother Murphy’s Flavors is a trusted flavor manufacturer dedicated to helping brands turn inspiration into successful products. With decades of expertise, cutting-edge research, and a passion for innovation, we develop flavor solutions that meet evolving consumer tastes and drive meaningful growth. Your Ideas. Made Real.
Cin7
Cin7 is an inventory management software and Lite ERP that brings inventory, order, and production management together for non-alcoholic beverage brands. Track stock, fulfill orders, and manage production, whether in-house or with a co-manufacturer, all without juggling spreadsheets. Batch production and expiration date tracking help reduce waste and full traceability from ingredient to finished product makes compliance easier. Cin7 also connects with all your sales channels from ecommerce to Big Box retailers and includes AI-powered forecasting so you always have the right stock and the right time.
John I. Haas
John I. Haas is a global leader in innovative hop products and has been growing the future of brewing for more than 100 years. From the hop fields of the Yakima Valley to the lab and the brewhouse, we’re dedicated to helping brewers push the boundaries of flavor, efficiency, and sustainability. Alongside our partners in the BarthHaas Group, we share a passion for beer and a commitment to supporting the global brewing community.
Data Partners
NielsenIQ
NielsenIQ (NIQ) is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth.
Circana
At Circana, we measure and accelerate demand. It’s that simple. We partner with brands to address their toughest business challenges through a combination of our big data, AI data-visualization platform, and deep expertise across more than 25 industries.
Datasssential
Datassential is the leading food and beverage intelligence platform providing guidance on trends, competitive benchmarking, and sales intelligence.
Interested in sponsoring? Email Marcos at marcos@anba.org.
Want to share the Industry Report and Summit with your community? Email Marcos at marcos@anba.org.
Meet Your Speakers
Founders, buyers, operators, and analysts from across the category.
Kaleigh Theriault
Director, Thought Leadership, NIQ
Director, Thought Leadership
NIQ
Kaleigh Theriault has 9 years of NIQ experience and considerable background working with clients in multiple categories. She has been involved with the Beverage Alcohol category for the last five years working on Thought Leadership, industry insights, and client specific business questions and projects. Kaleigh brings a unique skill set of analytic capabilities, as well as commercial selling story creation, and has significant background in bringing consumer insights to the forefront in support of sales trends. She has been pivotal in the NIQ strategy and tactics for Beverage Alcohol as the Industry changes and develops.
Speaking on: Retail by the Numbers: How ANA Is Selling in Stores, Tuesday, November 17, 12:25 to 1:10 PM Eastern.
Speaking on: Meet the ANA Drinker: Who’s Buying and Why, Tuesday, November 17, 2:00 to 2:25 PM Eastern.
Chad Moutray
Senior Vice President, Industry Research & Knowledge, and Chief Economist, National Restaurant Association
Chad Moutray
Senior Vice President, Industry Research & Knowledge, and Chief Economist, National Restaurant Association
Senior Vice President, Industry Research & Knowledge, and Chief Economist
National Restaurant Association
Chad Moutray is senior vice president for research & knowledge and chief economist at the National Restaurant Association, where he leads economic analysis, data-driven insights, and thought leadership for business leaders in the restaurant and foodservice industry. A recognized expert on economic trends, he frequently shares his perspectives through professional presentations, media interviews, and industry reports.
Before joining the National Restaurant Association, Dr. Moutray served as chief economist at the National Association of Manufacturers (2011–2024) and as director of the Center for Manufacturing Research at the Manufacturing Institute (2016–2024). His earlier roles include chief economist and director of economic research for the Office of Advocacy at the U.S. Small Business Administration (2002–2010) and dean of the School of Business Administration at Robert Morris College in Chicago (now part of Roosevelt University). His career spans academia, government, and trade associations, each role building upon the last.
Dr. Moutray is an adjunct professor at George Washington University, where he teaches econometrics in the M.S. in the applied economics program. He has held leadership roles in several professional organizations, including serving as chair of the Conference of Business Economists and as a board member of the National Association for Business Economics. He is also a past president and chairman of the National Economists Club, the Washington, D.C. chapter of NABE. In 2026, he will begin serving on the board of trustees of the John Leland Center for Theological Studies in Arlington, VA.
He holds a Ph.D. in economics from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from Eastern Illinois University. A Certified Business Economist® since its inaugural class in 2015, he has been recognized for his professional achievements with the Outstanding Graduate Alumni Award from EIU (2014) and the Alumnus Achievement Award from Lake Land College (2015). He continues to contribute to the field as a member of the external economics advisory board for SIUC’s School of Analytics, Finance, and Economics.
Speaking on: On-Premise by the Numbers: How ANA Is Performing in Bars and Restaurants, Tuesday, November 17, 1:10 to 1:45 PM Eastern.
Bill Shufelt
Co-Founder & CEO, Athletic Brewing
Co-Founder & CEO
Athletic Brewing
Long on optimism and short on brewing experience, Bill quit a stable financial job with the mission of having a positive impact through bringing great-tasting craft beer to everyday occasions. The rare sober brewery founder. You can typically find him at a finish line sharing free beers. A fan of every sport under the sun.
Bill is the Board Chair and head of the Safety and Industry Standards Committee of the ANBA Board.
Speaking on: What’s Next for ANA: The Future of the Category, Tuesday, November 17, 2:25 to 3:00 PM Eastern.
Ben Branson
Founder, Pollen Projects - Sylva & Seasn
Founder
Pollen Projects - Sylva & Seasn
Founder, Farmer & Inventor
Ben spent 39 years not knowing his brain worked differently.
He pioneered the global non-alcoholic drinks movement with Seedlip, the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit. From his kitchen to 35 countries, 30 US states & 7,500 of the best bars, restaurants & hotels in 3.5 years.
He continues to shape how we drink. His latest invention is Sylva, the world’s first sonic-aged non-alcoholic spirit, made from trees in his own maturation lab. There’s also SEASN, his range of cocktail bitters.
In 2022, aged 39, Ben was diagnosed autistic & ADHD. It led him to found The Hidden 20%, an award-winning neurodiversity charity, podcast & 300k strong community on a mission to include every mind through media, research & campaigns.
Ben lives on a farm in the North Essex countryside with his wife, three daughters & a lot of trees
Speaking on: What’s Next for ANA: The Future of the Category, Tuesday, November 17, 2:25 to 3:00 PM Eastern.
Taylor Foxman
Founder & CEO, The Industry Collective
Founder & CEO
The Industry Collective
Taylor Foxman serves as the Founder & CEO of The Industry Collective, the leading advisory group for 115+ founders and CEOs of leading beverage (alcoholic and non alcoholic), CPG, Retail, Hospitality and Cannabis companies, half of which are from underrepresented communities (AAPI/LATAM/Female Founded Communities in particular).
Foxman is also an advisor for 7 Venture Capital firms focused on hospitality, beverage, DTC and runs beverage deal flow for 3 angel communities. Also, she covers the convergence of culture/cannabis/beverage for Rolling Stone Magazine.
Speaking on: What’s Next for ANA: The Future of the Category, Tuesday, November 17, 2:25 to 3:00 PM Eastern.
Pauline Idogho
CEO & Founder, Mocktail Club
CEO & Founder
Mocktail Club
Pauline Idogho is the Founder/CEO of Mocktail Club, a line of premium crafted ready-to-drink non-alcoholic cocktails inspired by her quest to find sophisticated and better-for-you alternatives to alcohol. Prior to founding the company, Pauline had a 15-year career in investment banking, international development and renewable energy finance, which included companies such as the International Finance Corporation (the private arm of the World Bank), Merrill Lynch and the AES Corp.
She has lived, worked and traveled in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East, which helped to inspire the rich and sophisticated flavor profiles of the Mocktail Club line. One percent of Mocktail Club’s sales go to support clean water access globally through the organization Water for People. Pauline is also a board member for Water for People. Pauline holds a Bachelors in Economics from Howard University and MBA in Finance from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Pauline is the Treasurer and head of the Finance Committee of the ANBA Board.
Speaking on: Founder Stories: Building a New Category in Adult Beverage, Wednesday, November 18, 12:10 to 12:55 PM Eastern.
Brooks Addington
Founder & CEO, TÖST Beverages
Founder & CEO
TÖST Beverages
Bringing new and innovative solutions to market has long been a passion of Brooks. His extensive experience in managing and investing time and capital in start up and growth companies ultimately led him to his role as CEO of TÖST Beverages. Brooks has lived and worked in multiple countries over his career, when he’s not working he enjoys spending time hiking, cooking and traveling with his family.
Speaking on: Founder Stories: Building a New Category in Adult Beverage, Wednesday, November 18, 12:10 to 12:55 PM Eastern.
Milan Martin
Founder & CEO, The Free Spirits Company
Founder & CEO
The Free Spirits Company
Milan is the Founder & CEO of The Free Spirits Company, one of the pioneers in the Adult Non-Alcoholic category. After a colorful career in the advertising business, filled with countless nights of (sometimes too many) cocktails, Milan decided that alcohol’s role as the ‘star player’ of every great cocktail needed to be questioned. Free Spirits products - both spirit alternatives and ready-to-drink canned cocktails - now sit on shelves in over 10,000 doors in North America and are considered by many as the highest quality NA spirit available.
Speaking on: Founder Stories: Building a New Category in Adult Beverage, Wednesday, November 18, 12:10 to 12:55 PM Eastern.
Meeta Gournay
Co-Founder & CEO, Three Spirit
Co-Founder & CEO
Three Spirit
Meeta Gournay is co-founder and CEO of Three Spirit, the functional non-alcoholic spirits brand bringing the feeling back to drinking. She co-founded Three Spirit in 2018, believing there was room for a third way to drink: a way to shift your mood and feel the moment by using the power of plants, rather than alcohol.
She has a lifelong fascination with ayurvedic practices and how plants have been used across cultures to help people feel good.
Prior to Three Spirit, Meeta was a partner at Prehype/Co-Created, where she worked with major corporate partners to launch new ventures. Earlier she worked at Tesco, Lehman Brothers and Goldman Sachs. She holds an MBA in marketing and entrepreneurship from Columbia Business School and a BA in finance from Georgetown University.
Speaking on: Founder Stories: Building a New Category in Adult Beverage, Wednesday, November 18, 12:10 to 12:55 PM Eastern.
Jamie Fay
Co-Founder & CEO, RationAle Brewing
Co-Founder & CEO
RationAle Brewing
A craft beer enthusiast chasing his entrepreneurial dreams, Jamie ditched his 20 years of global CPG leadership roles in exchange for the exhilarating hustle of launching, what is now, one of the fastest growing premium non alcoholic craft beer companies in the US. With RationAle’s mission focused on mental health it starts with brewing an indisputable high quality tasting craft beer that will attract a community of mindful consumers who are evaluating their relationship with booze; one beer at a time, regardless of its alcohol content.
Speaking on: Founder Stories: Building a New Category in Adult Beverage, Wednesday, November 18, 12:10 to 12:55 PM Eastern.
Brian Gelb
Senior VP of Wine and Concierge, Total Wine & More
Senior VP of Wine and Concierge
Total Wine & More
Brian Gelb currently serves as Senior Vice President, Head of Wine & Concierge at Total Wine & More, leading a $2.2 billion-plus business across strategy, sourcing, merchandising, operations, analytics, and customer experience. He joined Total Wine & More in 2017 and has held leadership roles across both the commercial and operational sides of the wine organization.
Before entering the wine industry, Brian helped launch and scale UberEATS and UberRUSH in the Washington, D.C. region and spent five years in brand management at Kraft Foods Group. He began his career as an active-duty U.S. Navy submarine officer and continues to serve as a Captain in the Navy Reserve.
An engineer by training and marketer by experience, Brian holds degrees from Georgia Tech, Old Dominion University, and Villanova University. His career has consistently centered on building teams, solving complex problems, and translating customer insight into practical business strategy.
Speaking on: The Future of Retail: What’s Working and What’s Next, Wednesday, November 18, 12:55 to 1:25 PM Eastern.
Sara Harmelin
VP of Portfolio Development, Allied Beverage Group
VP of Portfolio Development
Allied Beverage Group
In 2016, Sara Harmelin finally “got smart” and joined the family business after spending several years in two different careers in television development and fashion merchandising on both coasts and hasn’t looked back.
As Vice President of Portfolio Development, Sara currently spearheads Allied’s search, evaluation of and onboarding for Innovation brands, new categories and other new to world items for the New Jersey market and oversaw the launch of the thriving new Hemp THC Beverage category in 2025.
A 4th generation family member stemming from the original Baxter Group, Sara started at Allied as part of the High Performance Leadership Program before shifting into Sales, serving as a Field Sales Manager in two divisions, covering on-and-off premise accounts alike. Sara lead Allied’s foray into the digital space, looking to grow and update the digital presence of Allied and its multitude of partners, including Drizly and Provi, as well as Project Manager on the ALL/IN eCommerce platform development.
In 2022, Sara co-founded RISE, an employee resource group for all underrepresented groups, standing for Respect. Improve. Support. Empower., and has fostered engagement with industry groups such as Pronghorn and Women of the Vine and Spirits to support efforts to diversify the beverage alcohol industry to better reflect the multi-faceted world we live in.
Aside from the ABG Board, Sara served as a second-generation member of the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Board of Directors and as Chair of the WSWA Council for Leadership Development in 2024-25. She also sits on the board of advisors for UJA’s Wine & Spirits Division.
Speaking on: The Future of Retail: What’s Working and What’s Next, Wednesday, November 18, 12:55 to 1:25 PM Eastern.
Laura Taylor
Founder & CEO, Mingle Mocktails
Founder & CEO
Mingle Mocktails
Laura Taylor, founder of Mingle Mocktails, is on a mission to ensure everyone feels included in life’s meaningful moments—one sip at a time. A pioneer in the alcohol-free beverage category, Laura was recently named to Inc.’s 2025 Female Founders 500 program, Inc’s 5000 Fastest Growing Companies List, & Forbes 50 over 50 Program as one of the most dynamic women entrepreneurs driving success and innovation in America.
After giving up alcohol in 2015, Laura realized social experiences didn’t have to lose their spark. Frustrated by the shortage of sophisticated non-alcoholic options, which lacked the sense of celebration and connection she loved, she crafted her own alcohol-free Cranberry Cosmo for a girls’ weekend, reigniting her party spirit and inspiring Mingle Mocktails. Laura validated a proven concept: there was a significant demand for a sophisticated alcohol-free beverage option. Today, Mingle is ranked by NIQ as the #1 Non-Alc Cocktail. Mingle offers a vibrant range of handcrafted, alcohol-free drinks online and in 15,000 retail locations nationwide, so everyone feels included. She’s excited to be a part of Sprouts’ better for you portfolio starting next month!
Speaking on: The Future of Retail: What’s Working and What’s Next, Wednesday, November 18, 12:55 to 1:25 PM Eastern.
Derek Brown
Founder, Drink Company & Mindful Drinking Fest
Founder
Drink Company & Mindful Drinking Fest
Derek Brown is a beverage expert, award-winning author, and mindful drinking educator called an “alcohol-free mixology wizard” by Bon Appétit and hailed as “the face of mindful drinking in America” by The Business of Drinks podcast. He is the co-founder of Drink Company and Mindful Drinking Fest. A former bartender celebrated for his work at Columbia Room—named Best American Cocktail Bar in 2017—Brown has since consulted for clients across the U.S., including Tempo by Hilton and Chef Kwame Onwuachi’s Dōgon. His books Spirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters: How the Cocktail Conquered the World (2019) and Mindful Mixology: A Comprehensive Guide to No- And Low-Alcohol Cocktails (2022) have earned acclaim for their impact on cocktail and non-alcoholic culture alike. In 2025, he was selected as a Presidential Leadership Scholar, joining a cohort of changemakers working across sectors to tackle society’s most pressing challenges.
Speaking on: The Future of Restaurants & Bars: Integrating ANA into Your Establishment, Wednesday, November 18, 1:40 to 2:15 PM Eastern.
David Crooch
General Manager, Diageo Non-Alcoholic Beverages
General Manager
Diageo Non-Alcoholic Beverages
David Crooch is the General Manager of Diageo’s non-alcoholic business, having previously been CEO and Co-Founder of Ritual Zero Proof. David also serves as Vice Chairman of the Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association and was named BevNet’s 2024 Person of the Year.
Ritual is the number one non-alcoholic spirit brand in the U.S., providing genuine alternatives to alcohol that mirror the flavor and complexity of traditional spirits. After initial investment from Distil Ventures, the venture arm of Diageo, Ritual was fully acquired by the company in September 2024.
Ritual Zero Proof is at the center of a market that has been boosted by rapidly growing consumer demand for mindful drinking options. David’s strategic approach and clear vision have guided the company through several key milestones, including product expansion to include non-alcoholic versions of whisky, rum, gin, tequila and aperitif, as well as placement in some of the biggest retail stores in the country including Walmart, CVS, Total Wine, Kroger and Publix.
Before founding Ritual, David spent more than two decades in the health, wellness, and nutrition sectors. His entrepreneurial journey began in 2002 when he launched Dynamic Biomechanics, a fitness and therapy practice in Chicago. Specializing in muscle activation techniques, David’s business flourished over the course of twelve years. He then moved into the consumer packaged goods (CPG) with ventures such as supplements business Crave Protein, and Parks & Nash, a bone broth soup company that launched in over 4,000 stores across the U.S. in just 18 months.
In addition to his role at Diageo, David is actively involved in driving the growth of the non-alcoholic sector. He serves as a board member of organizations such as the Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association (ANBA) and is a member of a number of advisory boards, including major on-premise beverage industry conference Vibe and the Bar and Restaurant Expo.
Speaking on: The Future of Restaurants & Bars: Integrating ANA into Your Establishment, Wednesday, November 18, 1:40 to 2:15 PM Eastern.
Dana Bonelli
Portfolio Director, The Wine Company
Portfolio Director
The Wine Company
Dana Bonelli, Portfolio Director, for Minnesota based distributor, The Wine Company, established their ANA portfolio beginning in 2022. A 20+ year veteran of the beverage alcohol industry, she believes that ANA has an important place in the three tier system for wholesalers. She is a passionate advocate for ANA brand building and trade education in this developing space.
Speaking on: The Future of Restaurants & Bars: Integrating ANA into Your Establishment, Wednesday, November 18, 1:40 to 2:15 PM Eastern.
Brandy Rand
Vice President, Hospitality, Forge
VP & Market Leader, Hospitality Group
Forge
Brandy Rand is the Vice President of Hospitality at Forge, a leading global B2B events and media company, connecting buyers and sellers across high-value industries through live events, trusted media brands, digital products and year-round communities. Brandy has over 20 years of senior leadership experience in the beverage industry and information services. Previously, Brandy was the Chief Strategy Officer at IWSR Drinks Market Analysis and the Founder and CEO of ThirstWell, providing strategic advisory to beverage and data businesses. Brandy is a trusted partner to multinational corporations, financial institutions, trade organizations and executives in the U.S. and globally. She is a frequent speaker and cited expert on trends across the hospitality industry.
Speaking on: The Future of Restaurants & Bars: Integrating ANA into Your Establishment, Wednesday, November 18, 1:40 to 2:15 PM Eastern.
Matt Hughes
General Manager, Solos
General Manager
Solos
Matt Hughes is the General Manager of Solos Technology USA, leading the company’s operations and growth in the U.S. market. As a winemaker, he brings more than two decades of experience in the wine industry and a deep understanding of the winemaking process. At Solos, Matt works closely with wineries and beverage producers to support the development of high-quality No/Low wines. He combines his winemaking expertise and innovative dealcoholization and aroma recovery technologies to help producers preserve the character, quality, and sensory integrity of their wines.
Speaking on: Innovations Driving ANA Forward, Wednesday, November 18, 2:15 to 2:50 PM Eastern.
Maya Keekattil
Chief Product Officer, Cin7
Director of Digital and Demand Gen Marketing
Cin7
Maya Keekattil is Chief Product Officer at Cin7, bringing more than 30 years of software and technology experience and over a decade of executive product leadership. She leads Cin7’s product vision and strategy, with a focus on accelerating innovation, applying AI to improve customer experiences, and delivering lasting value for product-based businesses. Before joining Cin7, Maya served as Vice President of Product Management at Smarsh, where she led product strategy across a complex portfolio. With an engineering background and deep expertise in product and business transformation, she has built and scaled enterprise software products, developed high-performing teams, and turned ambitious ideas into focused, customer-driven strategies.
Speaking on: Innovations Driving ANA Forward, Wednesday, November 18, 2:15 to 2:50 PM Eastern.
Meet Your Host
Marcos Salazar
CEO & Co-Founder, Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association (ANBA)
Marcos Salazar is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association (ANBA), the only trade association dedicated to promoting, protecting, and growing the adult non-alcoholic beverage industry worldwide. Founded in 2021, ANBA represents a rapidly growing community of innovative brands producing non-alcoholic beers, wines, spirits, and ready-to-drink cocktails — and serves as the unifying voice for the category from production to marketplace.
Under Marcos's leadership, ANBA has become the central hub for the adult non-alcoholic beverage ecosystem — providing member brands with advocacy, education, market intelligence, industry standards, and a thriving community of founders and industry stakeholders navigating one of the fastest-growing categories in beverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the State of the Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Industry Report?
It is the Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association’s first annual data report on the adult non-alcoholic beverage category, built on its brand survey data and third-party data from partners like NIQ, Circana, and Datassential. It launches live on Day 1, and every registrant receives a copy after Day 1 ends. Day 1 sessions dig into its findings.
What is the Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Virtual Summit?
It is the first global conference for the adult non-alcoholic beverage category, presented by the Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association (ANBA). Over two days, producers and industry stakeholders come together to review the latest category data, hear from practitioners, and connect.
Is it really free?
Yes. The Summit is free to attend, registration is open worldwide, and every registrant receives the Industry Report at no cost.
When is it, and how do I join?
The Summit runs November 17–18, 2026, from 12 to 3 PM Eastern each day. Register with the form on this page. It streams free on LinkedIn Live, and on Summit days anba.org/live takes you straight to that day’s stream.
I’m outside the US. Can I still attend?
Yes. Sessions run 12 to 3 PM Eastern. If the timing doesn’t work for you, registrants can watch replays for a limited time.
What happens after I register?
You’ll land on a page where you can click “Attend” on the Summit’s LinkedIn event, which adds a reminder and lets your network know you’re going.
Do I need a LinkedIn account?
Yes. The Summit streams on LinkedIn Live, so you’ll need a LinkedIn account to watch and join the conversation.
Can I join for just one session?
Yes. Join for as many or as few sessions as you like.
Will there be replays?
Yes. Registrants can watch replays for a limited time after the Summit. After that, replays are available to Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association members.
Can I ask questions and connect with other attendees?
Yes. Post questions and comments in the LinkedIn Live chat during sessions. Each day also includes a 15-minute LinkedIn Live networking break so you can meet and connect with other attendees. You can also browse ANA brands in the Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association member directory before the Summit.
What happens after the Summit?
The Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association (ANBA) will host monthly webinars through 2027, co-hosted with industry stakeholders and associations. They run on LinkedIn Live, and replays are accessible to ANBA members on anba.org.
How can my association get involved?
To get involved, email Marcos Salazar at marcos@anba.org.
I’m a journalist. How can I get the Industry Report?
For press access and interview requests, register for the summit or email Marcos Salazar at marcos@anba.org.
Still have a question? marcos@anba.org
Join Us for the State of the ANA Industry Report Launch at the ANA Virtual Summit
November 17–18, 2026. 12–3 PM Eastern. Free.